baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2379352-A (GB)
Title: Transparent media template for a scanner
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A template 354, 356 for use with a conventional adapter and a scanner system comprises a body having an aperture 362, 362 for receiving a transparent media and an optical pattern 380 such as a bar code or tab 381 connected to the edge of the body. When the scan is initiated, a reflective scan is performed through a predefined translation distance over the pattern. The scanned pattern may be compared with stored patterns to determine a match and the scan routine associated therewith is executed. Also described is a template and adapter for a document scanner including at least one actuation device (371, 372 Fig 4b) on the template and at least one cooperating switch on the adapter (311, 312, Fig 3). The template is configured to accommodate a film transparency or negative and the combination of actuation devices indicates the nature of the original. The adapter includes a light source which is activated when the switches detect a combination of actuation devices indicating a transparency or negative. The switches additionally control signal processing to invert the picture signal generated from a negative original.
Patent GB-2382571-A (GB)
Title: Rotary orienting feeder
Inventor: BAIRD RANDY K
IPC: B65G47/14
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A rotary orienting feeder 10 is configured for singulating/orienting bulk volumes of articles. The feeder includes a rotatably driven feed disc 14, and a rotatably driven orienting bowl assembly (26) which is positioned generally about the feed disc. The feed disc 14 is driven about an axis DA which angularly intersects an axis BA about which the bowl is driven, whereby during operation articles are transferred from the feed disc 14 to an upper flange portion (48, fig. 4) of the bowl assembly. An outer guide fence 40, which may be provided with suitable tooling, cooperates with the bowl and the articles carried thereby to effect singulation/orientation. Economical and versatile manufacture and operation are achieved by forming an outer bowl 26 of the orienting bowl assembly of non-metallic material, such as polymeric resin. Reduced weight, reduced power consumption, quieter operation and gentler part handling are desirably achieved.
Patent GB-2391796-A (GB)
Title: Slicing device
Inventor: HOUGHTON IAN JOHN
IPC: B26D3/18
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A slicing device (1) for slicing vegetables includes a first blade (2) and a series of second blades (3). The second blades are arranged so as to depend orthogonally from the first blade with their razor edges (5) set rearward of the razor edge (4) of the first blade. The slicing device may be used in a chipping machine.
Patent GB-2385279-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for a cooperative game
Inventor: CASSON JOHN WITHAM
IPC: A63F7/36
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A transparent self-supporting structure which has five levels. Each level has a game board divided into twenty five spaces. Four vertical struts slot into a hole in the corners of each shelf: these are pulled outwards to lock back and hold the structure in place. The structure may be disassembled for storage and transport. The structure is used to play a game in which the players cooperate to explore their shared associations and ultimately discover the quintessence of these.
Patent GB-2393568-A (GB)
Title: Magnesium-Aluminium oxide components for fuel cells and/or reformers
Inventor: GAIR ISHBEL
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A gas impermeable fuel cell and/or reformer component is formed from MgO-MgAl2O4 by calcination to form a spinel using boric acid and uniaxial or hydrostatic pressing.
Patent GB-2399208-A (GB)
Title: Downloading and paying for data files using a smart card
Inventor: KAHAN MARIUS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for purchasing and distributing data files, particularly music data files, over a network is described. A user wishing to purchase a data file first purchases a smart card having a credit amount stored thereon. The user then uses a computer or another electronic device connected to the network to access a server computer also connected to the network and select a data file for download. If the smart card has sufficient credit, the credit amount is depleted and the data file is downloaded to the device. The data file may then be written to a physical medium such as a compact disc.
Patent GB-2401301-A (GB)
Title: Burger buns
Inventor: PETROU ELENI
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: A hamburger bun is in the form of a pita bread shape in which the edges are sealed and an opening 1 at top of the bun allows the insertion of hamburger and accompanying food items.
Patent GB-2386691-A (GB)
Title: A ratio tool
Inventor: SHANKS DAVID SIRDA
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: A ratio tool is described that is capable of determining the nature and quantities of fluids passing therethrough. The ratio tool can be used with single or multiple phase fluids but is particularly suited for use in multiphase fluids. The ratio tool uses sensors which measure electrical properties of the fluid. The electrical properties are either the impedance or both resistance and capacitance.
Patent GB-2391014-A (GB)
Title: Formation of blended syngas from methane and LPG having a specified H2:CO ratio
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS
IPC: C01B3/02
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a blended syngas feed with a variable H2/CO ratio for use in a syngas conversion reactor. In this process a H2/CO ratio of from approximately 1.0 to 3.0 for the blended syngas feed is selected. A first syngas is formed with a H2/CO ratio of at least 2.0 preferably by reacting methane with an oxygen source. A second syngas is formed with a H2/CO ratio of no more than 1.5 preferably by reacting LPG with CO2. The first syngas and the second syngas are blended to form a blended syngas feed with the selected H2/CO ratio, and this blended syngas feed may be used in the syngas conversion reactor. Further disclosures relate to an integrated process for providing a blended syngas feed, carrying out a Fischer-Tropsch reaction on said feed, and converting the product into a fuel or lubricant. Also disclosed is a process for producing C5+ hydrocarbons from a blended syngas, and a Fischer-Tropsch process having a carbon efficiency greater than 75%.
Patent GB-2392019-A (GB)
Title: A tool for evaluating a pin connector
Inventor: MASTORIS STEVEN F
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A tool (100) for evaluating a pin connector (120) of a backplane includes at least one connector (103) having receptacles (104) for receiving pins (121) of a pin connector (120) of a backplane. The receptacles (104) are open at both ends so that ends (121a) of the pins (121) are visible in the receptacles (104a) when the tool (100) is seated on the pin connector(120). A method of producing and using the tool are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2405325-A (GB)
Title: Kneeling device with removable handles
Inventor: GENTLES ALICE JOYCE
IPC: A47C9/00
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A kneeling device comprising a rectangular platform or cushion (10) having four sides and two ends produced from a resilient material, has at least one handle capable of releasably interlocking with the end of the platform. The kneeler may have a handle (14) at each end which interlocks (18) with a corresponding form shaped in the platform. The handles may be made of metal or plastic and may be tubular and may be adjustable for height. The platform may have formed or moulded depressions (12) therein to suit a users knees. The depressions may take the form of releasable inserts (24). The platform may have a separate base. The device may be supplied as a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2406355-A (GB)
Title: A clip held in place by means of a ring shanked nail
Inventor: DUDNEY MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: F16L3/04
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A clip for fixing pipes, cables or wires in position on a surface, which clip comprises a holding portion (4) for holding the pipes, cables or wires, and fixing means for fixing the clip with respect to the surface, the fixing means being a ring shank nail (14).
Patent GB-2397573-A (GB)
Title: Cartons for sandwiches
Inventor: MONEY JULIAN DAVID KYRLE
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A carton (10) for a diagonally cut sandwich or like foodstuff is formed from a blank of card and has triangular end walls (12,13) connected by rectangular side walls (18,19) to form a triangular prism-shaped container. One side or end wall of the container (10) is hinged to a lid (25) for closing an opening defined by the walls for insertion/removal of foodstuff. The edges of the opening have out-turned flanges (26,28) and the periphery of the lid overlies the out-turned flanges encircling the opening when the lid is in the closed position whereby the lid can be bonded to the flanges to seal the contents of the carton. The lid (25) may have a window (33), a tab (31) may be provided to facilitate opening and fold lines (35) may allow the carton to be flattened prior to use.
Patent GB-2410737-A (GB)
Title: A web dispensing device
Inventor: O'DOUGAN KEVIN
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A web dispensing device 11 comprises a roller 12 with a longitudinal slot 13, a handle/drawbar 20 and a forked member 18,19 connected to both the handle and each end of the roller. The handle may be removable for storage purposes. The web dispensing device is particularly suited to dispensing a roll of roofing felt, one end of which may be fed into the slot so as to prevent the roofing felt rotating relative to the roller.
Patent GB-2410957-A (GB)
Title: Hard surface cleaning compositions
Inventor: BOONE PAMELA
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2004-02-14
Abstract: A sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where the discrete particulate materials are based on alginates which are present as two or more classes of particulate materials. The composition comprises a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, an organic solvent, gellan gum, xanthan gum, an acid, and water.
Patent GB-2395493-A (GB)
Title: Forming low K dielectric layers
Inventor: MACNEIL JOHN
IPC: H01L21/316
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A low k dielectric layer is formed by depositing an unset dielectric layer on a substrate, the dielectric layer including Silicon, Carbon and Oxygen. The surface of the dielectric layer exposed to an activated gas to form a semi-permeable skin on or of the surface of the layer. The layer is then cured to render at least part of the layer porous.
Patent GB-2412326-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held dispenser
Inventor: SOUTHBY WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B05B7/14
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A hand-held pharmaceutical dispenser (1) comprising first (10) and second (20) portions moveable relative to each other and defining an air chamber with rigid internal walls (26) therebetween. The second portion (20) has an annular seal (27) to seal against the first portion (10) to seal a volume of air in the air chamber (26). One of the first and second portions is arranged to support or include a container (14) for a medicament (15) to be dispensed. The first (10) and second (20) portions are arranged such that relative movement towards each other moves the first portion (10) relative to the annular seal (27) of the second portion (20) reducing the sealed internal volume of the air chamber (26) and compressing the air in the air chamber (26) until a shoulder (35) on the first portion encounters the annular seal (27) on the second portion opening a flow path for the compressed air in the air chamber (26) to be released with or after medicament (15) dispensed from the container (14). As the air chamber (26) has rigid internal walls and as the flow path for the pre-compressed air is opened at a predetermined point in the movement of the first (10) and second (20) portions towards each other at which the shoulder encounters the annular seal, the pre-compressed air is released at a predetermined pressure. This aids targeted medicament delivery. The dispenser (1) may have a seal (110) to, in use, act against the external surface of an orifice into which a nozzle (25) of the dispenser (1) is inserted.
Patent GB-2410597-A (GB)
Title: Prize machine with free play
Inventor: WILSON RICHARD
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: The machine 100 includes a second service that periodically allows a player to make a free input with one of the buttons 110a, 110b, 110c, or 110d to win a free prize. The prize may be awarded at one of two levels. A first service of the machine may include a pay-to-play game in which coins are inserted via slot 108. A cabinet 102 houses the slot and buttons along with a cathode ray tube display 106, processing circuitry 114, and coin payout tray 112. An aerial 116 may be provided to allow connection of a number of machines to a network. Alternatively they may be linked by a cable 306 to a free prize display 300. The two levels of award are variable in payout frequency and amount and also increment in value according to use of the machine. The prize may be either paid out by the machine or claimed elsewhere.
Patent GB-2414565-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: Swimming goggles (1) have a left frame (2), a right frame (3), a head strap, a nose support (40) connecting the left frame and the right frame in which lenses are formed slantwise in the left frame and right frame. The width (t1) between the upper edge of the inner surface of the lens and the upper edge of the left and right frames is smaller than the width (t2) between the lower edge of the inner surface of the lens and the lower edges of the left and right frames. In use, the lenses fit to the users eye socket and are maintained parallel and close to the eyes thereby reducing resistence force when a user jumps into the water whilst enlarging the users field of visibility. The nose support way be part of a connecting frame which surrounds the left and right frames. Each frame may have an offset enveloping frame (23, 33) or pad (42).
Patent GB-2415224-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover arrangement for brickwork
Inventor: BARLOW ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: E04G21/28
Filed: 2004-06-19
Abstract: A protective cover 10 for drying brick work comprises a non-transmissive region 12, to prevent the passage of air and water, first and second transmissive regions 14 and is fabricated from a light and heat reflective material, e.g. it is white. A thin strip of material 24 is provided between the respective transmissive regions 14 and the edges to provide reinforcement, and apertures 26 are provided for securing the cover. In use the non-transmissive regions prevent rain getting in and water vapour escaping and help maintain relatively constant setting conditions. The transmissive regions 14 allow air to pass through and cool the brickwork.
Patent GB-2416337-A (GB)
Title: Securing the wheels of a vehicle to a transportation apparatus
Inventor: RODGERS RICHARD FRANCIS
IPC: B60P3/075
Filed: 2004-07-17
Abstract: Vehicle transportation apparatus, such as a trailer, tow dolly or spectacle lift, including wheel securing means (5,6,7,8,9) for securing one or more wheels (17) of a vehicle relative to the apparatus. A means for operating (10,11,12,13,14) the wheel securing means is provided at a position remote from the wheel securing means. Providing wheel securing means which may be operated remotely enables the vehicle transportation apparatus to be configured so that an operator can secure all the wheels of a vehicle being transported to the apparatus without, or with much reduced, exposure to passing traffic. The securing means may be a clamping (6) arm which is pivotted into position and clamped onto the wheel by the action of a tension cable or strap (10).
Patent GB-2401179-A (GB)
Title: Seismic streamers in a triangular arrangement
Inventor: FOKKEMA JACOB T
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A method for receiving an acoustic wavefield beneath the surface of water is described. The method comprises receiving at least a portion of an acoustic wavefield at a first position, receiving at least a portion of an acoustic wavefield at a second position; and receiving at least a portion of an acoustic wavefield at a third position. The first position, the second position, and the third position are triangularly positioned (eg equilateral, isosceles) relative to one another and the first position is not directly above or below the second position and wherein the first position is not directly above or below the third position and the second position is not directly above or below the third position.
Patent GB-2400956-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods to apply human and/or encoded machine readable identification to parts
Inventor: ROXBY DONALD LEE
IPC: G06K1/12
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: The present invention describes an automated method for transferring representations of human and/or machine-readable markings containing unique part identification numbers or symbols to cast or forged parts using laser deposition and laser engraving technology. This is accomplished by inputting part identification information into a symbol encode software program that converts ASCII data into a two-dimensional (2-D) Data MatriXTM symbol format. The two-dimensional symbol format is then electronically transmitted to a Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) program where data cell shape and height information are added to form a three-dimensional (3-D) representation of the desired marking. This information is then transmitted to a laser configured for deposition or deep engraving. The laser is used to apply the threedimensional (3-D) symbol onto a metal insert that is placed into a recess in the product mold. The marking applied to the insert is then transferred to the part during subsequent casting or forging operations. Laser engraving can also be used to apply markings directly to sand cast molds. The invention also contemplates new, novel and unique data cell element configurations and formations for forming, forging and casting same.
Patent GB-2412419-A (GB)
Title: Electric power steering apparatus
Inventor: OKADA JUN
IPC: F16H25/24
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A nut 45 surrounding a screw shaft 23 is driven by an electric motor 35. The nut includes a main body provided with a receiving portion 45 for receiving power transmitted from the motor. The receiving portion 45 may be a gear portion formed on the outer peripheral face of the nut. Alternatively the receiving portion may be a gear portion formed on a driven member (145, figs 3 and 4) fitted to the outer peripheral face of the nut. The nut and driven member may be coupled by serration (fig 5) or by projections (figure 4). An elastic member 45b may be provided to absorb any impacts to the nut. Different numbers of ball return tubes 45c are disclosed, see figs 2, 4, 5 and 7-12.
Patent GB-2410107-A (GB)
Title: Translation of electronically transmitted messages
Inventor: WILKINSON ALAN
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A communication system for human communication comprises a sending computer system (11), a receiving computer system (21a) and a translation web site (31). The sending system (11) is arranged, when sending a communication, to determine a first human perceptible language associated with the sender and a second human perceptible language associated with the recipient and, if the first and second languages are different, to send the communication to the translation system (31) for translation. The address of the receiving system is sent with the communication. The diverted communication is translated, and forwarded by the translation system (31) to the receiving system. If the first and second languages are the same, the communication is sent by the sending system (11) directly to the receiving system (21a). The receiving system checks the language of incoming communications against that of the recipient and, if necessary, sends the communication to the translation site (31) for translation and return.
Patent GB-2415184-A (GB)
Title: Lipstick applicator
Inventor: DIEUDONAT FABRICE
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: An applicator for lipstick comprises a tubular body (5) ending in an openwork application surface (7) in the form of a cylindrical section which curves inwardly from the side of the tubular body with a radius of curvature in the range 10 mm to 30 mm. The body (5) may be attached to a reservoir having a piston and screw arrangement for discharging the lipstick.
Patent GB-2418451-A (GB)
Title: Slate roof repair panel
Inventor: MILLER ROD
IPC: E04D1/12
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: The invention provides a roofing panel for repairing slate roofs, and a method of repairing the roofs using such a roofing panel from the direct underside of the roof. The roofing panel, coloured and textured to resemble a missing or broken slate, comprises a flat rectangular body shaped to match the dimensions of the roof slate, which it replaces. The body is flexible in a direction perpendicular to its bottom edge, and has a retaining protrusion extending from a lower surface of the flat rectangular body, parallel to its bottom edge and at a distance spaced from the bottom edge sufficient to span the distance between a roofing batten and the bottom edge of the tile being replaced. In use, the roofing panel is fed over the roofing batten, which supported the slate being replaced until the protrusion rests against the top edge of the batten. That may be achieved from the direct underside of the roof.
Patent GB-2428671-A (GB)
Title: Carbon fibre-reinforced brake and clutch discs and a method of their manufacture
Inventor: FARIA JULIO JOSEPH
IPC: C01B31/36
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a carbon fibre-reinforced ceramic brake or clutch disc for a motorised land vehicle comprises preparing a carbon fibre preform having dimensions which substantially correspond to those of the desired disc, densifying the preform with carbon in a single stage chemical vapour infiltration process and siliconising the densified preform by reaction with molten silicon. The average length of the carbon fibres within the preform may be at least 50 mm. The single stage chemical vapour infiltration process may be carried out for a total of 7-14 days. Also disclosed is a brake or clutch disc obtainable by the afore described method.
Patent GB-2414177-A (GB)
Title: Steerable ultra-low patient bed
Inventor: ROUSSY DONALD
IPC: A61G7/012
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A steerable ultra-low patient bed that incorporates a means for maintaining verticality of the caster stem at all height positions of the bed and a means for selectively locking the caster assemblies of the bed in a desired locking position. The means for selectively locking the caster assemblies may be actuated from either end of the bed using a central actuation mechanism. The bed according to the present invention has legs that are pivotally and translatably attached at their upper end to a frame of the bed and caster support members that are longitudinally aligned with the bed pivotally attached to the lower end of each leg. The caster support members each have a single caster assembly attached thereto. The means for maintaining verticality of the caster stem incorporates a constraint means that urges the caster support member in a direction of rotation opposite to that of the leg during adjustment of the height of the bed.